a was present and ceo of technology company and now is a senior fellow at the migration policy institute, where he focuses on u.s. immigration policy, border security. as a board member of human rights first, we have been incredibly blessed with his wisdom and expertise, which have been invaluable to us in navigating complex lyrical challenges. please join me in welcoming zigler.ember jim sig kindank you for that very and generous introduction. pleasure andcular honor for me today to introduce our keynote speaker, senator patrick leahy from the great state of vermont. a particular pleasure because i consider pat leahy to be a good friend, and yes, for all of you out there are who are doubting thomas's, it is possible for republicans and democrats to be friends in washington today. i did not say it was easy. i said it was possible. it is a special honor to introduce senator leahy because he is a real honest to goodness champion of the cause i think that brings all this are today, and that is human rights for everyone everywhere. in fact, i think without reservation and i suspect everybody